State Library Update, March 2009, Vol.7, no. 2 Library of Iowa, State.

Quarterly update for State Library patrons.

State Library Update, July 2009, Vol.7, no. 3 Library of Iowa, State.

Quarterly update for State Library patrons.

State Library of Iowa Strategic Plan 2008-2011, October 24, 2008

Mission: The State Library advocates for Iowa libraries & promotes excellence & innovation in library services in order to provide statewide access to information for all Iowans.

State Library of Iowa Strategic Plan FY09-FY11

Mission: The State Library advocates for Iowa libraries & promotes excellence & innovation in library services in order to provide statewide access to information for all Iowans.

State Library of Iowa Strategic Plan FY08-FY11

Mission: The State Library advocates for Iowa libraries & promotes excellence & innovation in library services in order to provide statewide access to information for all Iowans.

State Library Update, November 2009, Vol.7, no. 4 Library of Iowa, State.

Quarterly update for State Library patrons.

State Library of Iowa Annual Report FY2009, July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

Annual report for State Library of Iowa

State Library Update, February 2010, Vol.8, no. 1 Library of Iowa, State.

Quarterly update for State Library patrons.

State Library of Iowa Annual Report FY2010, July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

Annual report for State Library of Iowa

State Library of Iowa Annual Report FY2010, July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

Annual report for State Library of Iowa

State Library of Iowa FY11 Annual Report July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

Annual report for State Library of Iowa

A LIBRARY IN THE MAKING: Pioneer History of the Territorial and State Library of Iowa,October 1912

The discovery of early manuscript reports of Territorial and State Librarians, buried in the mass of old official papers transferred from the several departments of State to the new Department of Archives in the Historical Building, has suggested the propriety of completing as far as possible, the historical record of Iowa's State Library, "from the earliest period to the present time." After a thorough research through the papers on file in the Archives Department, the published Journals and departmental reports in the State Library and documents and private papers loaned me by Mr. Newton R. Parvin, librarian of the Iowa Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids. I am now able to present the following historical sketch, Supplemented by the hitherto unpublished papers referred to this filling a gap in the history of a State institution which from very small beginnings has grown to large proportions and has made for itself a firm place in the respect and esteem of every citizen of Iowa.

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, April 24, 2013

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained THIS WEEK: Iowa State Capitol and the Library of Congress Feature Artist’s Work BACKGROUND: Elmer Ellsworth Garnsey was primarily a muralist who painted on the East Coast from a studio in New York City. He was born in Holmdel, New Jersey, and took art training at the Art Students League and Cooper Union. Affiliations included the National Society of Mural Painters and the American Federation of the Arts. His work is in the Library of Congress, Boston Public Library, Memorial Hall at Yale University, City Art Museum of St. Louis, U.S. Custom House in New York City, and the State Capitol in Iowa.

State Library of Iowa LSCA long range plan, 1993-1997

This five-year plan,1993-1997,describes the needs, goals, objectives, and methodology for each of the Library Services and Construction Act goals. The LSCA long range plan is revised and issued on an annual basis.